Forests and farms extend across Olalla’s landscape to the Colvos Passage on its eastern edge. Ten miles north of Gig Harbor, roads wind through fields where berry and grape crops grow. These farm fields have proved fruitful over the years and are the reason the Salishan and Chinook named this neighborhood “Olalla” – or “berry,” as it translates – after one of the area’s main crops. Removed from commercial areas, the neighborhood’s major shopping is a forested drive away from the coastline and farm fields.
Take in views of Mt. Rainier from almost anywhere in Olalla.
Olalla Road runs directly through the neighborhood.
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Activities from Anderson Point to Olalla Community Club
Since 1906, the Olalla Community Club has been a space for gatherings such as potlucks and music nights. Membership fees vary by membership type, ranging from $35 to $100 and cover the cost of upkeep for the barn-shaped hall and funding for activities. Olalla Community Club gathers volunteers and plans local events, including the New Year’s Day polar plunge and the Olalla Americana Music Festival. When looking for a place to walk or look out at the water, Anderson Point Park’s beach is almost a mile downhill from parking spots, resulting in a quick hike to the main attractions, the Colvos Passage and Vashon Island views. Banner Forest Heritage Park’s 635-acre park, 5 miles north of Olalla, has over 29 miles of hiking and biking trails.
Anderson Point Park is the gem of Olalla, with beaches, trails and views of the mountain.
Meet the community at the Olalla Community Club.
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Homes with acreage and Colvos Passage views
Olalla has less than 150 houses, and homes are typically passed down through generations. According to Marcie Martin, a managing broker with the Martin Real Estate Group who has over 25 years of experience in Port Orchard, these homes sit on between one acre and 5 acres of rolling hills and woods, which is more space than in more developed Port Orchard communities nearby. Ranch-style homes built in the 1960s list between $640,000 when further inland and $820,000 when up against the shore. Early 2000s Cape Cods, standing on over 5 acres, start at $960,000 and go up to $1.6 million when overlooking the water. Since Olalla is built on a hillside, homes are elevated above the shore, protecting them from flooding around the Colvos Passage, Olalla Creek and Olalla Bay.
Enjoy a large lawn and plenty of privacy from your Olalla home.
Inland Olalla homes sit on large and open lots surrounded by trees.
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Taking classes and theatre in South Kitsap
Part of the South Kitsap School District, Olalla Elementary School maintains a B-plus grade from Niche, and John Sedgwick Middle School earns a B. Niche gives South Kitsap High School a B-minus. Students in the high school’s award-winning theatre program have been recognized at local thespian festivals.
John Sedgwick Middle School
Students in Olalla attend Olalla Elementary School.
Watch the Wolves Play at South Kitsap High School near Olalla.
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Routes using Banner and Olalla Valley roads
Banner Road Southeast is the north-running thoroughfare that connects to recreation in Banner Forest Heritage Park and Seattle-bound ferries at Southworth’s port. Olalla Valley Road Southeast curves down the neighborhood’s western edge and cuts east toward the coast, connecting the community with gathering spaces, including the Olalla Community Club, Olalla Vineyard & Winery and Olalla Bay Market & Landing.
Stop for a wine tasting at the Olalla Vineyard and Winery.
The intersection of Banner Road and Olalla Road is at the center of the neighborhood.
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Olalla Americana Music Festival and berry pies
Since 1991, when the Olalla Americana Music Festival (OAMF) was still called the “Olalla Bluegrass Festival,” the community has gathered to celebrate musical talents. Held in August, the event showcases nine regional and national artists, food trucks and local artisans selling crafts. Bakers have competed in the festival’s berry pie baking contest for roughly 30 years, using their best recipes to take home bragging rights and a prize announced on the day of the competition.
Olalla Bay Market shopping, sourdough pizzas and wines
Olalla Bay Market and Landing is a gift shop, grocery store and restaurant regarded highly for its sourdough pizza. The store pays homage to previous tenants with photos of the building over the years. Memorabilia from around the area also decorates the market walls, sharing stories from the community’s time as a port of commerce and its ties to true crime in the early 1900s. “There’s a boat launch at Olalla Bay Market, and the restaurant has become so popular that people are jamming up the boat ramp,” Martin says. To the east, Olalla Vineyard & Winery utilizes the area’s rich soils to grow grapes for their wines, pairing them with smoked cheeses and crackers. When stocking up on groceries or searching for home décor, Albertsons and Target are an 8-mile drive away in Gig Harbor.
Olalla Bay Market is the most substantial market in the area.
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Parks in this Area
Anderson Point Park
Olalla Boat Ramp and Park
Banner Forest Heritage Park
Olalla Triangle Park
Transit
Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International
67 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Olalla
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Olalla, Port Orchard sell after 78 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Olalla, Port Orchard over the last 12 months is $835,000, down 18% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
459
Median Age
50
Population under 18
18.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$99,999
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$125,549
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.1%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
26.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
37°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
9/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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